British Airways passengers, meanwhile, faced more disruption on Wednesday (30 March) due to an IT systems failure that caused delays to flights from Heathrow, and forced BA to cancel some on Wednesday evening.
Elsewhere, UK holidaymakers have been warned they still face some disruption to their Easter holidays due to the remaining Covid-19 restrictions in force in many destinations.
Here are the headlines travel woke up to on Thursday (31 March).
UK ports dismiss plans to block ferries that employ underpaid crews
The UK ports industry has described as “unworkable” a new government plan to ask port operators to block ferries with crews paid less than the minimum wage. Transport secretary Grant Shapps announced the move on Wednesday (30 March) in response to P&O Ferries’ sacking of 800 seafaring crew. (The Guardian)
British Airways flights delayed after another IT failure
British Airways suffered another IT systems problem on Wednesday (30 March) causing significant delays to flights departing from Heathrow’s Terminal 5. Short-haul flights were most affected by the airline’s latest technology outage. (The Independent)
Enduring Covid travel restrictions could still ruin your Easter holiday
While most destinations have dropped their travel regulations for fully vaccinated UK adults, many families still face a series of restrictions when going on holiday this Easter, including vaccination passes for entry to bars and cafes in many countries. (The Telegraph)
City of Derry airport to get £3m Stormont support package
Northern Ireland’s City of Derry airport is to receive £3 million of government funding to help safeguard its “immediate future”. The money is being provided by two Stormont departments to help cover the struggling regional airport’s running costs. (BBC News)
Iraq enjoying ‘mini boom’ in tourism after years of war
Tourism in Iraq is on the rise after the country started granting visas on arrival for dozens of nationalities a year ago, although most Western governments continue to issue travel warnings against going to all or parts of Iraq. (The Daily Mail)
